Reuters Events Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025
Event description
Transform Food & Agriculture USA convenes 200 decision-makers from across the agri-food value chain to tackle the urgent challenges facing global food systems, from climate risk and labor shortages to market volatility and rising input costs. The event focuses on collaborative, climate-smart solutions that can deliver impact at scale.
GFI’s Caroline Bushnell will lead a dynamic discussion on how protein diversification can advance sustainability goals, boost resilience, and offer consumers more—and better—choices. Panelists will share practical strategies for integrating plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived proteins into core business plans, aligning ESG targets, and unlocking the capital and market demand needed to accelerate a nature- and climate-positive food future.
Join us in Minneapolis to connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge solutions, and shape the resilient, sustainable food system we need.
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Caroline Bushnell
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT
Caroline leads GFI’s corporate engagement team in their work with companies and investors across the globe to catalyze innovation and investment in alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI, Caroline served as the Director of Marketing for Celestial Seasonings at The Hain Celestial Group. She has also worked at Moet Hennessy and Janus Capital Group. With over 15 years of experience in CPG brand management, finance, and consulting, she is deeply familiar with the food industry. Caroline also served as a governor-appointed member of the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council. She is a graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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